As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

Lent is marked by fasting and abstinence, and during this time, many people give up something that they love, such as their ...

A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...

The annual prayer challenge which began on Ash Wednesday will focus on the writings of St. Josemaría Escrivá. In 2024, nearly ...

In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen ...

Ash Wednesday kicks off the Lenten season next week. Here's what days to look for, leading up up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change every year. Easter ...

The period is held each spring as a preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Lent has been celebrated by Christians all over the world for thousands of years. The 64th ...

Here's what to know about Easter 2025, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and when lent starts this year. This year, Easter Sunday is observed on Sunday, April 20. Easter is the holiest day ...